US Bridges

SR2023 over Buff & Pitt RR

Good

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · Sandy Lick Point · Structure no. 000000000019721

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
962
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2023 over Buff & Pitt RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2023 over Buff & Pitt RR in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 67 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 962 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,103 by 2032. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR2023
CrossesBuff & Pitt RR
LocationSandy Lick Point
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.15091, -79.06001
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic962 (2024)
Projected traffic1,103 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$378,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2023 over Buff & Pitt RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR2023 over Buff & Pitt RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR2023 over Buff & Pitt RR carry?

About 962 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR2023 over Buff & Pitt RR?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2023 over Buff & Pitt RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.